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    <itunes:title>Episode 31 - It Coulda Been Clams in a Pram</itunes:title>
    <title>Episode 31 - It Coulda Been Clams in a Pram</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send us Fan Mail This month on IFITSWIMS:     Banking vs. falling. Both hurt. Lobster poaching gets its own segment, because apparently that's a whole thing.Sex-changing fish come back up. Again. It keeps happening.Lungfish go without food for stretches that make everyone uncomfortable.Fish of the States lands in Arkansas. Somebody's got strong feelings about it.As always, We will see you out there: Support the show ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2296697/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>This month on IFITSWIMS:</p><p><br/></p><p><br/></p><ul><li>Banking vs. falling. Both hurt. </li><li>Lobster poaching gets its own segment, because apparently that&apos;s a whole thing.</li><li>Sex-changing fish come back up. Again. It keeps happening.</li><li>Lungfish go without food for stretches that make everyone uncomfortable.</li><li>Fish of the States lands in Arkansas. Somebody&apos;s got strong feelings about it.</li></ul><p>As always, We will see you out there:</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2296697/support">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2296697/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>This month on IFITSWIMS:</p><p><br/></p><p><br/></p><ul><li>Banking vs. falling. Both hurt. </li><li>Lobster poaching gets its own segment, because apparently that&apos;s a whole thing.</li><li>Sex-changing fish come back up. Again. It keeps happening.</li><li>Lungfish go without food for stretches that make everyone uncomfortable.</li><li>Fish of the States lands in Arkansas. Somebody&apos;s got strong feelings about it.</li></ul><p>As always, We will see you out there:</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2296697/support">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Episode 30 - I Got a Little DNA On Me</itunes:title>
    <title>Episode 30 - I Got a Little DNA On Me</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send us Fan Mail This month on IFITSWIMS: Bret blanks. Gary and Dave catch bass. The natural order holds.Dave somehow ends up with a little DNA on him. We don't dwell.Bret takes a grass carp to the nutsack. He recovers. Mostly.Dave's back with fish factoids pulled straight from the news.The cloaca gets another mention on the pod. It keeps finding its way in.Fish doorbells. Yes, they're real. Yes, you can ring one.We mangle a few scientific names, as is tradition.A sea lion pulls off a tuna he...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2296697/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>This month on IFITSWIMS:</p><ul><li>Bret blanks. Gary and Dave catch bass. The natural order holds.</li><li>Dave somehow ends up with a little DNA on him. We don&apos;t dwell.</li><li>Bret takes a grass carp to the nutsack. He recovers. Mostly.</li><li>Dave&apos;s back with fish factoids pulled straight from the news.</li><li>The cloaca gets another mention on the pod. It keeps finding its way in.</li><li>Fish doorbells. Yes, they&apos;re real. Yes, you can ring one.</li><li>We mangle a few scientific names, as is tradition.</li><li>A sea lion pulls off a tuna heist. Somebody calls it a big blubbery bully.</li><li>Somebody says &quot;that&apos;s so metal.&quot;.</li><li>Gary gets into Minnesota native fish — quillback (<em>Carpiodes cyprinus</em>), buffaloes (<em>Ictiobus</em>), assorted suckers, freshwater drum (<em>Aplodinotus grunniens</em>) — plus a native fish day worth marking down.</li><li>We talk Arizona. Arizona fishing, Arizona fish. Two genuinely cool trouts (<em>Oncorhynchus apache</em> and <em>Oncorhynchus gilae</em>).</li><li>We go fully nerdy on the genus <em>Elops</em>.</li><li>Once again, someone says &quot;regular bream.&quot;</li><li>There&apos;s some slipper talk. The footwear kind. It gets weird. We&apos;re not sure how either.</li></ul><p>Go ring a doorbell for a fish that needs to get somewhere:<br/><a href='https://visdeurbel.nl/en/'>The Fish Doorbell – Utrecht, Netherlands</a></p><p>As always, We will see you out there:</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2296697/support">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2296697/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>This month on IFITSWIMS:</p><ul><li>Bret blanks. Gary and Dave catch bass. The natural order holds.</li><li>Dave somehow ends up with a little DNA on him. We don&apos;t dwell.</li><li>Bret takes a grass carp to the nutsack. He recovers. Mostly.</li><li>Dave&apos;s back with fish factoids pulled straight from the news.</li><li>The cloaca gets another mention on the pod. It keeps finding its way in.</li><li>Fish doorbells. Yes, they&apos;re real. Yes, you can ring one.</li><li>We mangle a few scientific names, as is tradition.</li><li>A sea lion pulls off a tuna heist. Somebody calls it a big blubbery bully.</li><li>Somebody says &quot;that&apos;s so metal.&quot;.</li><li>Gary gets into Minnesota native fish — quillback (<em>Carpiodes cyprinus</em>), buffaloes (<em>Ictiobus</em>), assorted suckers, freshwater drum (<em>Aplodinotus grunniens</em>) — plus a native fish day worth marking down.</li><li>We talk Arizona. Arizona fishing, Arizona fish. Two genuinely cool trouts (<em>Oncorhynchus apache</em> and <em>Oncorhynchus gilae</em>).</li><li>We go fully nerdy on the genus <em>Elops</em>.</li><li>Once again, someone says &quot;regular bream.&quot;</li><li>There&apos;s some slipper talk. The footwear kind. It gets weird. We&apos;re not sure how either.</li></ul><p>Go ring a doorbell for a fish that needs to get somewhere:<br/><a href='https://visdeurbel.nl/en/'>The Fish Doorbell – Utrecht, Netherlands</a></p><p>As always, We will see you out there:</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2296697/support">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Episode 29 - I Like Rotten Things</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send us Fan Mail "I Like Rotten Things" This month on IFITSWIMS: 9-Finger Gary shares a story about giant freshwater rays.Dave brings a remora story... or maybe it's a cloaca story. The distinction gets blurry.Bret spends some time hanging out with Snuffleupagus.The crew talks about the waters, fish, and fishing opportunities of Alaska.Dave catches a whole lot of Steves.Gary and Bret get into some carp and buffalo action.  Check out the story (and more importantly, the photo of) Solenostomus ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2296697/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p><b>&quot;I Like Rotten Things&quot;</b></p><p>This month on IFITSWIMS:</p><ul><li><b>9-Finger Gary</b> shares a story about giant freshwater rays.</li><li><b>Dave</b> brings a remora story... or maybe it&apos;s a cloaca story. The distinction gets blurry.</li><li><b>Bret</b> spends some time hanging out with Snuffleupagus.</li><li>The crew talks about the waters, fish, and fishing opportunities of Alaska.</li><li>Dave catches a whole lot of Steves.</li><li>Gary and Bret get into some carp and buffalo action.</li></ul><p><br/></p><p>Check out the story (and more importantly, the photo of) Solenostomus snuffleupagus:</p><p><a href='https://www.popsci.com/environment/snuffleupagus-fish-sesame-street/?utm_source=chatgpt.com'>Popular Science – The Snuffleupagus Fish</a></p><p>As always,We will see you out there:</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2296697/support">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2296697/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p><b>&quot;I Like Rotten Things&quot;</b></p><p>This month on IFITSWIMS:</p><ul><li><b>9-Finger Gary</b> shares a story about giant freshwater rays.</li><li><b>Dave</b> brings a remora story... or maybe it&apos;s a cloaca story. The distinction gets blurry.</li><li><b>Bret</b> spends some time hanging out with Snuffleupagus.</li><li>The crew talks about the waters, fish, and fishing opportunities of Alaska.</li><li>Dave catches a whole lot of Steves.</li><li>Gary and Bret get into some carp and buffalo action.</li></ul><p><br/></p><p>Check out the story (and more importantly, the photo of) Solenostomus snuffleupagus:</p><p><a href='https://www.popsci.com/environment/snuffleupagus-fish-sesame-street/?utm_source=chatgpt.com'>Popular Science – The Snuffleupagus Fish</a></p><p>As always,We will see you out there:</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2296697/support">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Episode 28 - Why&#39;s That Eleven Year Old Kid Got A Can Of Skoal In His Back Pocket?</itunes:title>
    <title>Episode 28 - Why&#39;s That Eleven Year Old Kid Got A Can Of Skoal In His Back Pocket?</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send us Fan Mail Weekday bass runs, bad ideas with carbonation, and salmon acting like they just slammed pre-workout straight to the gills… Ep. 28 is a ride. Bret (@13.13.photography), Dave (@davespeerart), and Gary (@ghoule1111) break down recent trips chasing Micropterus spp. with zero restraint, then crack open Fishing Dews — where two dumbasses, questionable decisions, and fishy outcomes collide. Then we launch a new segment: Fish of the States 🇺🇸 First stop: Alabama — and yeah… nobody wa...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2296697/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>Weekday bass runs, bad ideas with carbonation, and salmon acting like they just slammed pre-workout straight to the gills… Ep. 28 is a ride.</p><p>Bret (@13.13.photography), Dave (@davespeerart), and Gary (@ghoule1111) break down recent trips chasing <em>Micropterus spp.</em> with zero restraint, then crack open <b>Fishing Dews</b> — where two dumbasses, questionable decisions, and fishy outcomes collide.</p><p>Then we launch a new segment: <b>Fish of the States</b> 🇺🇸<br/>First stop: Alabama — and yeah… nobody was ready for that level of biodiversity. Absolute giants, weirdos, and a species list that spirals fast. By the end, it’s less “discussion” and more “we should probably just go.”</p><p>Alabama, consider this a warning.</p><p>🎧 Listen now: ifitswims.com<br/>📮 Feedback, fish pics, and mild harassment: <a href='https://ifitswims.buzzsprout.com/'>https://ifitswims.buzzsprout.com</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2296697/support">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2296697/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>Weekday bass runs, bad ideas with carbonation, and salmon acting like they just slammed pre-workout straight to the gills… Ep. 28 is a ride.</p><p>Bret (@13.13.photography), Dave (@davespeerart), and Gary (@ghoule1111) break down recent trips chasing <em>Micropterus spp.</em> with zero restraint, then crack open <b>Fishing Dews</b> — where two dumbasses, questionable decisions, and fishy outcomes collide.</p><p>Then we launch a new segment: <b>Fish of the States</b> 🇺🇸<br/>First stop: Alabama — and yeah… nobody was ready for that level of biodiversity. Absolute giants, weirdos, and a species list that spirals fast. By the end, it’s less “discussion” and more “we should probably just go.”</p><p>Alabama, consider this a warning.</p><p>🎧 Listen now: ifitswims.com<br/>📮 Feedback, fish pics, and mild harassment: <a href='https://ifitswims.buzzsprout.com/'>https://ifitswims.buzzsprout.com</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2296697/support">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>EPISODE 27 - They Season Their Pasta Water Along Canal C4</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send us Fan Mail Episode 27    This ep just crash-landed into your earholes and it smells like Everglades mud, jet fuel, and bad decisions. Bret, Dave, and Gary took their talents south and proceeded to wring 15 species out of the Florida swamp like a bunch of sleep-deprived, sunburnt maniacs. New species for everyone—because nothing bonds a crew faster than collectively not knowing what just ate your lure. There were Miami dinners (some classy, some… less so), jokes that should never se...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2296697/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p><b>Episode 27</b><br/><br/></p><p> This ep just crash-landed into your earholes and it smells like Everglades mud, jet fuel, and bad decisions.</p><p>Bret, Dave, and Gary took their talents south and proceeded to wring 15 species out of the Florida swamp like a bunch of sleep-deprived, sunburnt maniacs. New species for everyone—because nothing bonds a crew faster than collectively not knowing what just ate your lure.</p><p>There were Miami dinners (some classy, some… less so), jokes that should never see daylight, and a respectable pile of sacrificed tackle now decorating the bottom of the Everglades. Pour one out.</p><p>A guide was hired—and yeah, absolute hammer. </p><p>call </p><p>Captain Skip at 561.255.1268</p><p>Airplanes were sat in. Hotel breakfasts were aggressively consumed. And somewhere in the chaos, the legend of the Grand Wagoneer grew three sizes that day. </p><p>We’re wrapping up the Carp Ladder —Cyprinus carpio, you beautiful trash panda of the freshwater world—and sharpening hooks for next month’s descent into Fish of the States. It’s about to get weird. Alabama, you&apos;re on the clock.</p><p>Hit play. Tell a friend. Go fish.<br/>Not necessarily in that order.</p><p><br/></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2296697/support">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2296697/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p><b>Episode 27</b><br/><br/></p><p> This ep just crash-landed into your earholes and it smells like Everglades mud, jet fuel, and bad decisions.</p><p>Bret, Dave, and Gary took their talents south and proceeded to wring 15 species out of the Florida swamp like a bunch of sleep-deprived, sunburnt maniacs. New species for everyone—because nothing bonds a crew faster than collectively not knowing what just ate your lure.</p><p>There were Miami dinners (some classy, some… less so), jokes that should never see daylight, and a respectable pile of sacrificed tackle now decorating the bottom of the Everglades. Pour one out.</p><p>A guide was hired—and yeah, absolute hammer. </p><p>call </p><p>Captain Skip at 561.255.1268</p><p>Airplanes were sat in. Hotel breakfasts were aggressively consumed. And somewhere in the chaos, the legend of the Grand Wagoneer grew three sizes that day. </p><p>We’re wrapping up the Carp Ladder —Cyprinus carpio, you beautiful trash panda of the freshwater world—and sharpening hooks for next month’s descent into Fish of the States. It’s about to get weird. Alabama, you&apos;re on the clock.</p><p>Hit play. Tell a friend. Go fish.<br/>Not necessarily in that order.</p><p><br/></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2296697/support">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>EPISODE 26 - It&#39;s Big Enough To Hide Its Anus</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send us Fan Mail Episode 26 February. Love. Fish. In no particular order and absolutely no supervision. We’re back. It’s cold. It’s romantic (allegedly). And somehow we’re talking about fish again instead of buying flowers. Bret and Dave roll through recent trips—questionable weather decisions included—and dive headfirst into the latest fishing news spiral: 🐟 Swedish Fish (and not even about the Carp Ladder. We contain multitudes.) 🎣 Stolen tarpon. Yes. Someone really boosted a silver king. H...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2296697/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p><b>Episode 26</b><br/><em>February. Love. Fish. In no particular order and absolutely no supervision.</em></p><p>We’re back. It’s cold. It’s romantic (allegedly). And somehow we’re talking about fish again instead of buying flowers.</p><p>Bret and Dave roll through recent trips—questionable weather decisions included—and dive headfirst into the latest fishing news spiral:</p><p>🐟 <b>Swedish Fish</b> (and not even about the Carp Ladder. We contain multitudes.)<br/>🎣 Stolen tarpon. Yes. Someone really boosted a silver king. Humanity remains undefeated in weirdness.<br/>🪼 Jellyfish with a <em>unique</em> anus. Evolution is wild and apparently has a sense of humor.<br/>🛸 UFOs. Because if it swims… or hovers ominously over water… we’re probably talking about it.</p><p>Then we descend into the final four baits of the <b>Carp Ladder</b>—the strangest, most diabolical offerings yet. If you thought it couldn’t get weirder, congratulations. You were wrong. These baits are less “match the hatch” and more “question your life choices.”</p><p>Somewhere in there, we laugh at ourselves. Repeatedly. It’s therapeutic.</p><p>🎧 Listen wherever you get your podcasts or dive in at <b>ifitswims.com</b></p><p>📸 Follow the chaos on Instagram: @the_ifitswims_podcast</p><p>📩 Got feedback? Love notes? Mild threats? Weird fish photos?<br/>Send it to: feedback@ifitswims.com<br/><br/></p><p>We like feedback as much as the next podcast. </p><p>See you out there.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2296697/support">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2296697/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p><b>Episode 26</b><br/><em>February. Love. Fish. In no particular order and absolutely no supervision.</em></p><p>We’re back. It’s cold. It’s romantic (allegedly). And somehow we’re talking about fish again instead of buying flowers.</p><p>Bret and Dave roll through recent trips—questionable weather decisions included—and dive headfirst into the latest fishing news spiral:</p><p>🐟 <b>Swedish Fish</b> (and not even about the Carp Ladder. We contain multitudes.)<br/>🎣 Stolen tarpon. Yes. Someone really boosted a silver king. Humanity remains undefeated in weirdness.<br/>🪼 Jellyfish with a <em>unique</em> anus. Evolution is wild and apparently has a sense of humor.<br/>🛸 UFOs. Because if it swims… or hovers ominously over water… we’re probably talking about it.</p><p>Then we descend into the final four baits of the <b>Carp Ladder</b>—the strangest, most diabolical offerings yet. If you thought it couldn’t get weirder, congratulations. You were wrong. These baits are less “match the hatch” and more “question your life choices.”</p><p>Somewhere in there, we laugh at ourselves. Repeatedly. It’s therapeutic.</p><p>🎧 Listen wherever you get your podcasts or dive in at <b>ifitswims.com</b></p><p>📸 Follow the chaos on Instagram: @the_ifitswims_podcast</p><p>📩 Got feedback? Love notes? Mild threats? Weird fish photos?<br/>Send it to: feedback@ifitswims.com<br/><br/></p><p>We like feedback as much as the next podcast. </p><p>See you out there.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2296697/support">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>EPISODE 25 - All the Children That Were There Started Beating the Heck Out of It......</itunes:title>
    <title>EPISODE 25 - All the Children That Were There Started Beating the Heck Out of It......</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send us Fan Mail Episode 25: The crew's back and barely thawed out—Bret, Gary, and Dave huddle up to swap fish tales from frozen tents, chase the first fish of the year, and unpack some truly cursed crab trap contents (shoutout to the mystery shark head that started 2026 off so right). We talk: ❄️ Camping where your toothpaste freezes🐟 The “Carp Ladder” contest chaos (yes, it's real. yes, it’s glorious.)🎉 NYE fish celebrations 🦈 Great whites going full snowbird—hello Florida🪤 sharks&nbsp...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2296697/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>Episode 25:<br/>The crew&apos;s back and barely thawed out—<b>Bret</b>, <b>Gary</b>, and <b>Dave</b> huddle up to swap fish tales from frozen tents, chase the first fish of the year, and unpack some truly cursed crab trap contents (shoutout to the mystery shark head that started 2026 off <em>so right</em>).</p><p>We talk:</p><ul><li>❄️ Camping where your toothpaste freezes</li><li>🐟 The “Carp Ladder” contest chaos (yes, it&apos;s real. yes, it’s glorious.)</li><li>🎉 NYE fish celebrations </li><li>🦈 Great whites going full snowbird—hello Florida</li><li>🪤 sharks  in crab traps??</li><li>🚨 Fish Off the State is coming in hot</li></ul><p>No one is safe. Not the fish. Not us. Definitely not the listeners.</p><p>🎧 Listen wherever you get your podcasts or at <a href='http://ifitswims.com/'>ifitswims.com</a><br/><br/>📸 Carp Ladder sign-ups live under <b>Contests</b> on the site<br/>📩 Hate mail, love letters, or weird fish photos? Send ‘em to feedback@ifitswims.com<br/><br/></p><p>Follow the madness:<br/>@the_ifitswims_podcast<br/><br/>👉 Tag the crew if you must:<br/>@13.13.photography | @ghoule1111⁠ | @davespeerart</p><p>—</p><p>Stay weird. Catch fish. Everything swims.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2296697/support">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2296697/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>Episode 25:<br/>The crew&apos;s back and barely thawed out—<b>Bret</b>, <b>Gary</b>, and <b>Dave</b> huddle up to swap fish tales from frozen tents, chase the first fish of the year, and unpack some truly cursed crab trap contents (shoutout to the mystery shark head that started 2026 off <em>so right</em>).</p><p>We talk:</p><ul><li>❄️ Camping where your toothpaste freezes</li><li>🐟 The “Carp Ladder” contest chaos (yes, it&apos;s real. yes, it’s glorious.)</li><li>🎉 NYE fish celebrations </li><li>🦈 Great whites going full snowbird—hello Florida</li><li>🪤 sharks  in crab traps??</li><li>🚨 Fish Off the State is coming in hot</li></ul><p>No one is safe. Not the fish. Not us. Definitely not the listeners.</p><p>🎧 Listen wherever you get your podcasts or at <a href='http://ifitswims.com/'>ifitswims.com</a><br/><br/>📸 Carp Ladder sign-ups live under <b>Contests</b> on the site<br/>📩 Hate mail, love letters, or weird fish photos? Send ‘em to feedback@ifitswims.com<br/><br/></p><p>Follow the madness:<br/>@the_ifitswims_podcast<br/><br/>👉 Tag the crew if you must:<br/>@13.13.photography | @ghoule1111⁠ | @davespeerart</p><p>—</p><p>Stay weird. Catch fish. Everything swims.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2296697/support">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>EPISODE 24 – Oh By The Way, If the King Calls...</itunes:title>
    <title>EPISODE 24 – Oh By The Way, If the King Calls...</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send us Fan Mail   We’re back from the field and straight into the fish-adjacent madness — with just enough structure to call this a podcast episode and not a group text gone rogue. First up: a few recent trips where the fish showed up, the weather didn’t behave, and nobody remembered sunscreen (again). Then we dive headfirst into some fishing-flavored news that may or may not have happened in the same universe: Drones being used in ways we’re not legally qualified to comment onInvasive green...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2296697/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p><br/></p><p>We’re back from the field and straight into the fish-adjacent madness — with just enough structure to call this a podcast episode and not a group text gone rogue.</p><p>First up: a few recent trips where the fish showed up, the weather didn’t behave, and nobody remembered sunscreen (again).</p><p>Then we dive headfirst into some fishing-flavored news that may or may not have happened in the same universe:</p><ul><li><b>Drones</b> being used in ways we’re not legally qualified to comment on</li><li><b>Invasive green crabs</b> doing what invasive green crabs do (eat, ruin, repeat)</li><li>And yes, an actual <b>royal king</b> doing royal king things — somehow fishing-related, somehow real</li></ul><p>We’ve also got:</p><ul><li>A <b>quiet carp ladder update</b> that somehow made things weirder</li><li><b>Weather mood swings</b> of course.</li><li><b>Dave </b> and <b>Bret</b> laughing at their own jokes so much we stopped editing them out</li><li>And a <b>mysterious little peek at the future</b> that may involve fins, fire, or both</li></ul><p>If it swims, we’re talking about it. If it doesn’t, we probably still tried to put a hook in it.</p><p>Instagram: @the_ifitswims_podcast</p><p>Full episode at <a href='http://ifitswims.com/'>ifitswims.com</a><br/> or wherever your questionable life choices lead you for podcasts.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2296697/support">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2296697/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p><br/></p><p>We’re back from the field and straight into the fish-adjacent madness — with just enough structure to call this a podcast episode and not a group text gone rogue.</p><p>First up: a few recent trips where the fish showed up, the weather didn’t behave, and nobody remembered sunscreen (again).</p><p>Then we dive headfirst into some fishing-flavored news that may or may not have happened in the same universe:</p><ul><li><b>Drones</b> being used in ways we’re not legally qualified to comment on</li><li><b>Invasive green crabs</b> doing what invasive green crabs do (eat, ruin, repeat)</li><li>And yes, an actual <b>royal king</b> doing royal king things — somehow fishing-related, somehow real</li></ul><p>We’ve also got:</p><ul><li>A <b>quiet carp ladder update</b> that somehow made things weirder</li><li><b>Weather mood swings</b> of course.</li><li><b>Dave </b> and <b>Bret</b> laughing at their own jokes so much we stopped editing them out</li><li>And a <b>mysterious little peek at the future</b> that may involve fins, fire, or both</li></ul><p>If it swims, we’re talking about it. If it doesn’t, we probably still tried to put a hook in it.</p><p>Instagram: @the_ifitswims_podcast</p><p>Full episode at <a href='http://ifitswims.com/'>ifitswims.com</a><br/> or wherever your questionable life choices lead you for podcasts.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2296697/support">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send us Fan Mail   In this episode, we hit the sand, surf, and straight-up weird side of the fishing world like a red drum on a mullet run. We kick things off with a redfish surf fishing trip that reminded us why salt, sand, and suffering are the holy trinity of angling. Did we catch fish? Absolutely. Did we sunburn in places that shouldn't see daylight? You bet. Then it's on to fishing news, where things get weird real quick: Fish-themed video games? Check. piebald blue catfish straight outt...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2296697/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p><br/></p><p>In this episode, we hit the sand, surf, and straight-up weird side of the fishing world like a red drum on a mullet run.</p><p>We kick things off with a <b>redfish surf fishing</b> trip that reminded us why salt, sand, and suffering are the holy trinity of angling. Did we catch fish? Absolutely. Did we sunburn in places that shouldn&apos;t see daylight? You bet.</p><p>Then it&apos;s on to <b>fishing news</b>, where things get weird real quick:<br/>Fish-themed video games? Check.<br/><b>piebald blue catfish</b> straight outta your patchwork nightmares? Yep.<br/>A flooded restaurant where you <b>eat knee-deep in water while fish cruise past your table</b>? Of course that’s real. Welcome to the apocalypse, served with fries.</p><p>We also climb back onto the <b>carp ladder</b>, adding four more strange and weird baits to our ever-growing arsenal of questionable decisions. Do they work? Tune in. Or better yet, try &apos;em and tell us how many carp laughed at you.</p><p>Instagram: @the_ifitswims_podcast<br/><b>Listener feedback</b> so good we had to Google a few things to see if y’all were messing with us. You weren’t. You&apos;re just deeply weird and we love you for it.</p><p>Somewhere in there we ask the eternal question:<br/>What WOULD Jeremy Wade do? (Spoiler: probably that.)</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2296697/support">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2296697/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p><br/></p><p>In this episode, we hit the sand, surf, and straight-up weird side of the fishing world like a red drum on a mullet run.</p><p>We kick things off with a <b>redfish surf fishing</b> trip that reminded us why salt, sand, and suffering are the holy trinity of angling. Did we catch fish? Absolutely. Did we sunburn in places that shouldn&apos;t see daylight? You bet.</p><p>Then it&apos;s on to <b>fishing news</b>, where things get weird real quick:<br/>Fish-themed video games? Check.<br/><b>piebald blue catfish</b> straight outta your patchwork nightmares? Yep.<br/>A flooded restaurant where you <b>eat knee-deep in water while fish cruise past your table</b>? Of course that’s real. Welcome to the apocalypse, served with fries.</p><p>We also climb back onto the <b>carp ladder</b>, adding four more strange and weird baits to our ever-growing arsenal of questionable decisions. Do they work? Tune in. Or better yet, try &apos;em and tell us how many carp laughed at you.</p><p>Instagram: @the_ifitswims_podcast<br/><b>Listener feedback</b> so good we had to Google a few things to see if y’all were messing with us. You weren’t. You&apos;re just deeply weird and we love you for it.</p><p>Somewhere in there we ask the eternal question:<br/>What WOULD Jeremy Wade do? (Spoiler: probably that.)</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2296697/support">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send us Fan Mail Bret and Dave are back with another round of multi-species mayhem, low-stakes fishing hot takes, and extremely questionable aquatic science. This month, they unpack their latest adventures, troll through some fishy corners of the internet, and add FOUR brand-new offerings to the ever-evolving, totally arbitrary Carp Ladder. Also on the docket (but not in any logical order):  The world's largest swimming pool (seriously, it’s absurd)  People catching fish for the car...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2296697/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>Bret and Dave are back with another round of multi-species mayhem, low-stakes fishing hot takes, and extremely questionable aquatic science. This month, they unpack their latest adventures, troll through some fishy corners of the internet, and add <b>FOUR</b> brand-new offerings to the ever-evolving, totally arbitrary <b>Carp Ladder</b>.</p><p>Also on the docket (but not in any logical order):<br/> The world&apos;s largest swimming pool (seriously, it’s absurd)<br/> People catching fish <em>for</em> the carp ladder (thanks, cult following)<br/> Giant fish dangling in shopping malls<br/> Murray cod (aka <em>Maccullochella peelii</em> if you’re feelin’ Latin)<br/> Chunky  smallmouth in Vermont <br/>...and other assorted nonsense that we probably should’ve edited out (but didn’t).</p><p>The podcast your tackle box warns you about.<br/><b>Stream it, scream it, or ignore it entirely</b>—either way, we’re at:</p><p>🌐 <a href='http://ifitswims.com/'>ifitswims.com</a><br/><br/>Instagram: @the_ifitswims_podcast<br/><br/></p><p>💌 Got beef? Got love? Got a fish that’s weirder than our show?<br/>Drop us a line: <b>feedback@ifitswims.com</b></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2296697/support">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2296697/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>Bret and Dave are back with another round of multi-species mayhem, low-stakes fishing hot takes, and extremely questionable aquatic science. This month, they unpack their latest adventures, troll through some fishy corners of the internet, and add <b>FOUR</b> brand-new offerings to the ever-evolving, totally arbitrary <b>Carp Ladder</b>.</p><p>Also on the docket (but not in any logical order):<br/> The world&apos;s largest swimming pool (seriously, it’s absurd)<br/> People catching fish <em>for</em> the carp ladder (thanks, cult following)<br/> Giant fish dangling in shopping malls<br/> Murray cod (aka <em>Maccullochella peelii</em> if you’re feelin’ Latin)<br/> Chunky  smallmouth in Vermont <br/>...and other assorted nonsense that we probably should’ve edited out (but didn’t).</p><p>The podcast your tackle box warns you about.<br/><b>Stream it, scream it, or ignore it entirely</b>—either way, we’re at:</p><p>🌐 <a href='http://ifitswims.com/'>ifitswims.com</a><br/><br/>Instagram: @the_ifitswims_podcast<br/><br/></p><p>💌 Got beef? Got love? Got a fish that’s weirder than our show?<br/>Drop us a line: <b>feedback@ifitswims.com</b></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2296697/support">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Episode 21 - Hey, You Bent-Head Scale Snatcher</itunes:title>
    <title>Episode 21 - Hey, You Bent-Head Scale Snatcher</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send us Fan Mail Episode 21:   This month, Bret and Dave return from the salt crusted, sunburned trenches of an IFITSWIMS group trip — where sharks were hooked, redfish were wrangled, and someone probably got bit by a crab. They break down the trip, riff on fishy headlines, and give you the latest updates from the Carp Ladder, which is either a wholesome community contest or the beginning of a slippery evolutionary experiment. You like drum spots?    we all like drum spots: https://...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2296697/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>Episode 21:</p><p><br/></p><p>This month, Bret and Dave return from the salt crusted, sunburned trenches of an IFITSWIMS group trip — where sharks were hooked, redfish were wrangled, and someone probably got bit by a crab. They break down the trip, riff on fishy headlines, and give you the latest updates from the <em>Carp Ladder</em>, which is either a wholesome community contest or the beginning of a slippery evolutionary experiment.</p><p>You like drum spots?    we all like drum spots: <a href='https://www.instagram.com/drumspots/'>https://www.instagram.com/drumspots/</a></p><p><br/></p><p><br/></p><p><br/></p><p>🔻 Want to enter the Carp Ladder? Of course you do. Sign up on <a href='http://ifitswims.com/'>ifitswims.com</a><br/> under the <b>Contests</b> tab, or just yell at us via email: <b>carpladder@ifitswims.com</b><br/><br/></p><p>🐟 Website: <a href='http://ifitswims.com/'>ifitswims.com</a> <br/><br/>Instagram: @the_ifitswims_podcast<br/><br/>📮 Feedback, love letters, and complaints: <b>feedback@ifitswims.com</b></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2296697/support">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2296697/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>Episode 21:</p><p><br/></p><p>This month, Bret and Dave return from the salt crusted, sunburned trenches of an IFITSWIMS group trip — where sharks were hooked, redfish were wrangled, and someone probably got bit by a crab. They break down the trip, riff on fishy headlines, and give you the latest updates from the <em>Carp Ladder</em>, which is either a wholesome community contest or the beginning of a slippery evolutionary experiment.</p><p>You like drum spots?    we all like drum spots: <a href='https://www.instagram.com/drumspots/'>https://www.instagram.com/drumspots/</a></p><p><br/></p><p><br/></p><p><br/></p><p>🔻 Want to enter the Carp Ladder? Of course you do. Sign up on <a href='http://ifitswims.com/'>ifitswims.com</a><br/> under the <b>Contests</b> tab, or just yell at us via email: <b>carpladder@ifitswims.com</b><br/><br/></p><p>🐟 Website: <a href='http://ifitswims.com/'>ifitswims.com</a> <br/><br/>Instagram: @the_ifitswims_podcast<br/><br/>📮 Feedback, love letters, and complaints: <b>feedback@ifitswims.com</b></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2296697/support">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send us Fan Mail Episode 20:  This month on the IFITSWIMS podcast, Bret and Dave are back to trade lies, swap bait, and dig into the wet mess of recent trips and stranger-than-fiction fish news. We're talking: – Orange sharks. Seriously. – Fish raining from the freakin’ sky. – The Carp Ladder leaderboard’s heating up. – Four new baits dropped like hot mixtapes. – Carp fishing in the world’s largest swimming pool. – Bass fishing before breakfast. – Meth? Yup. Meth. – Freshwater drum on th...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2296697/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p><b>Episode 20: </b></p><p>This month on the IFITSWIMS podcast, Bret and Dave are back to trade lies, swap bait, and dig into the wet mess of recent trips and stranger-than-fiction fish news. We&apos;re talking:</p><p>– <b>Orange sharks.</b> Seriously.<br/>– <b>Fish raining from the freakin’ sky.</b><br/>– <b>The Carp Ladder leaderboard’s heating up.</b><br/>– <b>Four new baits dropped like hot mixtapes.</b><br/>– <b>Carp fishing in the world’s largest swimming pool.</b><br/>– <b>Bass fishing before breakfast.</b><br/>– <b>Meth? Yup. Meth.</b><br/>– <b>Freshwater drum on the dinner table.</b></p><p>If that doesn’t hook you, maybe the sound of Bret’s “fun-fact voice” or Dave’s existential dread will.</p><p>🎣 <b>Join the Carp Ladder</b> – climb it or fall trying. Sign up via <a href='http://ifitswims.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com'>ifitswims.com</a><br/> under the “Contests” tab or email your fishy ambitions to: carpladder@ifitswims.com<br/><br/></p><p>👁‍🗨 Got thoughts, praise, or bitter critiques? Slide into our inbox at feedback@ifitswims.com<br/><br/></p><p>📸 Follow our collective fishing fever dream on Instagram:<br/>Instagram: @the_ifitswims_podcast<br/><br/></p><p>🦑 New episodes monthly-ish. Unless we’re fishing. Which we are. Probably right now.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2296697/support">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2296697/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p><b>Episode 20: </b></p><p>This month on the IFITSWIMS podcast, Bret and Dave are back to trade lies, swap bait, and dig into the wet mess of recent trips and stranger-than-fiction fish news. We&apos;re talking:</p><p>– <b>Orange sharks.</b> Seriously.<br/>– <b>Fish raining from the freakin’ sky.</b><br/>– <b>The Carp Ladder leaderboard’s heating up.</b><br/>– <b>Four new baits dropped like hot mixtapes.</b><br/>– <b>Carp fishing in the world’s largest swimming pool.</b><br/>– <b>Bass fishing before breakfast.</b><br/>– <b>Meth? Yup. Meth.</b><br/>– <b>Freshwater drum on the dinner table.</b></p><p>If that doesn’t hook you, maybe the sound of Bret’s “fun-fact voice” or Dave’s existential dread will.</p><p>🎣 <b>Join the Carp Ladder</b> – climb it or fall trying. Sign up via <a href='http://ifitswims.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com'>ifitswims.com</a><br/> under the “Contests” tab or email your fishy ambitions to: carpladder@ifitswims.com<br/><br/></p><p>👁‍🗨 Got thoughts, praise, or bitter critiques? Slide into our inbox at feedback@ifitswims.com<br/><br/></p><p>📸 Follow our collective fishing fever dream on Instagram:<br/>Instagram: @the_ifitswims_podcast<br/><br/></p><p>🦑 New episodes monthly-ish. Unless we’re fishing. Which we are. Probably right now.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2296697/support">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Episode 19 - For Justin</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send us Fan Mail This one hurts. In this short, heavy episode, Bret and Dave share the heartbreaking news of Justin’s passing. No jokes. No fish tales. Just grief, love, and some  thoughts about what comes next for IFITSWIMS. We’re still in it—still reeling. But we’re here. If you take one thing from this episode: Call your fishing buddies. Make the trip. Land the damn fish. You never know when the last cast is coming. Support the show ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2296697/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>This one hurts.</p><p>In this short, heavy episode, Bret and Dave share the heartbreaking news of Justin’s passing. No jokes. No fish tales. Just grief, love, and some  thoughts about what comes next for IFITSWIMS.</p><p>We’re still in it—still reeling. But we’re here.</p><p>If you take one thing from this episode: <b>Call your fishing buddies. Make the trip. Land the damn fish.</b> You never know when the last cast is coming.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2296697/support">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2296697/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>This one hurts.</p><p>In this short, heavy episode, Bret and Dave share the heartbreaking news of Justin’s passing. No jokes. No fish tales. Just grief, love, and some  thoughts about what comes next for IFITSWIMS.</p><p>We’re still in it—still reeling. But we’re here.</p><p>If you take one thing from this episode: <b>Call your fishing buddies. Make the trip. Land the damn fish.</b> You never know when the last cast is coming.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2296697/support">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Episode 18 - Dave Grohl, as in Dave Grohl?</itunes:title>
    <title>Episode 18 - Dave Grohl, as in Dave Grohl?</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send us Fan Mail 🎧 Episode 18 This month, Bret and Dave chew through their latest fishing escapades, toss around some strange news from the waters, and stir up the Carp Ladder leaderboard with a fresh dump of four more baits. Yes—FOUR. Things are getting fishy and competitive. Also, it’s raining fish. Literally. Maybe. 🔗 All roads lead to: ifitswims.com 🎣 Wanna climb the Carp Ladder? Head to the “Contests” tab or go straight to: The Carp Ladder 📩 Feedback? Hit us at feedback@ifitswims.com 🪱 W...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2296697/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p><b>🎧 Episode 18</b></p><p>This month, Bret and Dave chew through their latest fishing escapades, toss around some strange news from the waters, and stir up the Carp Ladder leaderboard with a fresh dump of four more baits. Yes—FOUR. Things are getting fishy and competitive.</p><p>Also, it’s raining fish. Literally. Maybe.</p><p>🔗 All roads lead to: <a href='http://ifitswims.com/'>ifitswims.com</a><br/>🎣 Wanna climb the Carp Ladder? Head to the “Contests” tab or go straight to: <a href='https://ifitswims.com/welcome-to-the-carp-ladder/#more-1057'>The Carp Ladder</a><br/>📩 Feedback? Hit us at feedback@ifitswims.com<br/>🪱 Want in on the Ladder? Email: carpladder@ifitswims.com</p><p>Instagram: @the_ifitswims_podcast</p><p>New episode’s live. Put it in your ears.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2296697/support">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2296697/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p><b>🎧 Episode 18</b></p><p>This month, Bret and Dave chew through their latest fishing escapades, toss around some strange news from the waters, and stir up the Carp Ladder leaderboard with a fresh dump of four more baits. Yes—FOUR. Things are getting fishy and competitive.</p><p>Also, it’s raining fish. Literally. Maybe.</p><p>🔗 All roads lead to: <a href='http://ifitswims.com/'>ifitswims.com</a><br/>🎣 Wanna climb the Carp Ladder? Head to the “Contests” tab or go straight to: <a href='https://ifitswims.com/welcome-to-the-carp-ladder/#more-1057'>The Carp Ladder</a><br/>📩 Feedback? Hit us at feedback@ifitswims.com<br/>🪱 Want in on the Ladder? Email: carpladder@ifitswims.com</p><p>Instagram: @the_ifitswims_podcast</p><p>New episode’s live. Put it in your ears.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2296697/support">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Episode 17 - I think I Can Run On Water</itunes:title>
    <title>Episode 17 - I think I Can Run On Water</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send us Fan Mail Episode 17:  This month Bret, and Dave discuss latest trips, some fishing news, and discussion of the carp ladder's leaderboard and a release of 4 more baits.   ratfish rule!    we can be found at  ifitswims.com http://ifitswims.com/ the link to the carp ladder is under contests on our webpage.  Instagram: @the_ifitswims_podcast  all feedback can be directed to feedback@ifitswims.com\ sign up for the carp ladder on the webpage or email carpladder@ifitswims.com to en...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2296697/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>Episode 17:<br/><br/>This month Bret, and Dave discuss latest trips, some fishing news, and discussion of the carp ladder&apos;s leaderboard and a release of 4 more baits.<br/><br/></p><p>ratfish rule! </p><p><br/><br/>we can be found at <br/>ifitswims.com<br/>http://ifitswims.com/</p><p>the link to the carp ladder is under contests on our webpage.<br/><br/>Instagram: @the_ifitswims_podcast</p><p><br/>all feedback can be directed to feedback@ifitswims.com\</p><p>sign up for the carp ladder on the webpage or email carpladder@ifitswims.com to enter</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2296697/support">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2296697/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>Episode 17:<br/><br/>This month Bret, and Dave discuss latest trips, some fishing news, and discussion of the carp ladder&apos;s leaderboard and a release of 4 more baits.<br/><br/></p><p>ratfish rule! </p><p><br/><br/>we can be found at <br/>ifitswims.com<br/>http://ifitswims.com/</p><p>the link to the carp ladder is under contests on our webpage.<br/><br/>Instagram: @the_ifitswims_podcast</p><p><br/>all feedback can be directed to feedback@ifitswims.com\</p><p>sign up for the carp ladder on the webpage or email carpladder@ifitswims.com to enter</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2296697/support">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Episode 16 - That Was My Nickname In College</itunes:title>
    <title>Episode 16 - That Was My Nickname In College</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send us Fan Mail Episode 16:  This month Bret, Justin and Dave discuss latest trips, some fishing news, and discussion of the carp ladder's leaderboard and a release of 4 more baits.   instagram account of 'megamind' fish     we can be found at  ifitswims.com http://ifitswims.com/ the link to the carp ladder is under contests on our webpage.  Instagram: @the_ifitswims_podcast    all feedback can be directed to feedback@ifitswims.com\ and email carpladder@ifitswims.com to enter Support th...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2296697/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>Episode 16:<br/><br/>This month Bret, Justin and Dave discuss latest trips, some fishing news, and discussion of the carp ladder&apos;s leaderboard and a release of 4 more baits.<br/><br/></p><p><a href='https://www.instagram.com/rfedortsov_official_account/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;ig_rid=d1e94543-7bec-4d9d-8eba-59f29352f04b'>instagram account of &apos;megamind&apos; fish</a></p><p><br/></p><p><br/><br/>we can be found at <br/>ifitswims.com<br/>http://ifitswims.com/</p><p>the link to the carp ladder is under contests on our webpage.<br/><br/>Instagram: @the_ifitswims_podcast<br/><br/></p><p><br/>all feedback can be directed to feedback@ifitswims.com\</p><p>and email carpladder@ifitswims.com to enter</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2296697/support">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2296697/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>Episode 16:<br/><br/>This month Bret, Justin and Dave discuss latest trips, some fishing news, and discussion of the carp ladder&apos;s leaderboard and a release of 4 more baits.<br/><br/></p><p><a href='https://www.instagram.com/rfedortsov_official_account/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;ig_rid=d1e94543-7bec-4d9d-8eba-59f29352f04b'>instagram account of &apos;megamind&apos; fish</a></p><p><br/></p><p><br/><br/>we can be found at <br/>ifitswims.com<br/>http://ifitswims.com/</p><p>the link to the carp ladder is under contests on our webpage.<br/><br/>Instagram: @the_ifitswims_podcast<br/><br/></p><p><br/>all feedback can be directed to feedback@ifitswims.com\</p><p>and email carpladder@ifitswims.com to enter</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2296697/support">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send us Fan Mail Episode 15:  This month Bret, Justin and Dave discuss latest trips, and the "Carp Ladder"  contest with the release of the second set of 4 baits.   We have an interview with Clay from the Fish Nerds Podcast     we can be found at  ifitswims.com http://ifitswims.com/ the link to the carp ladder is under contests on our webpage.  Instagram: @the_ifitswims_podcast   the fish nerds podcast is at http://fishnerds.com  all feedback can be directed to feedback@ifitswims.co...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2296697/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>Episode 15:<br/><br/>This month Bret, Justin and Dave discuss latest trips, and the &quot;Carp Ladder&quot;  contest with the release of the second set of 4 baits.<br/><br/></p><p>We have an interview with Clay from the Fish Nerds Podcast</p><p><br/></p><p><br/><br/>we can be found at <br/>ifitswims.com<br/>http://ifitswims.com/</p><p>the link to the carp ladder is under contests on our webpage.<br/><br/>Instagram: @the_ifitswims_podcast<br/><br/></p><p>the fish nerds podcast is at http://fishnerds.com<br/><br/>all feedback can be directed to feedback@ifitswims.com\</p><p>and email carpladder@ifitswims.com to enter</p><p><br/></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2296697/support">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2296697/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>Episode 15:<br/><br/>This month Bret, Justin and Dave discuss latest trips, and the &quot;Carp Ladder&quot;  contest with the release of the second set of 4 baits.<br/><br/></p><p>We have an interview with Clay from the Fish Nerds Podcast</p><p><br/></p><p><br/><br/>we can be found at <br/>ifitswims.com<br/>http://ifitswims.com/</p><p>the link to the carp ladder is under contests on our webpage.<br/><br/>Instagram: @the_ifitswims_podcast<br/><br/></p><p>the fish nerds podcast is at http://fishnerds.com<br/><br/>all feedback can be directed to feedback@ifitswims.com\</p><p>and email carpladder@ifitswims.com to enter</p><p><br/></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2296697/support">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2296697/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>Episode 14:<br/><br/>This month Bret, Justin and Dave discuss latest trips, some fishing news, and the &quot;Carp Ladder&quot; fishing contest first 4 baits are announced.<br/><br/></p><p><br/><br/>we can be found at <br/>ifitswims.com<br/>http://ifitswims.com/</p><p>the link to the carp ladder is under contests on our webpage.<br/><br/>and on Instagram: @the_ifitswims_podcast<br/><br/><br/>all feedback can be directed to feedback@ifitswims.com\</p><p>and email carpladder@ifitswims.com to enter</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2296697/support">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2296697/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>Episode 14:<br/><br/>This month Bret, Justin and Dave discuss latest trips, some fishing news, and the &quot;Carp Ladder&quot; fishing contest first 4 baits are announced.<br/><br/></p><p><br/><br/>we can be found at <br/>ifitswims.com<br/>http://ifitswims.com/</p><p>the link to the carp ladder is under contests on our webpage.<br/><br/>and on Instagram: @the_ifitswims_podcast<br/><br/><br/>all feedback can be directed to feedback@ifitswims.com\</p><p>and email carpladder@ifitswims.com to enter</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2296697/support">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Episode 13 - A Joke Was Made About Some Sort of Soup</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send us Fan Mail Episode 13:  This month Bret and Dave discuss latest trips, some fishing news, and the "Carp Ladder" fishing contest..   the frog pic can be seen here:  https://au.news.yahoo.com/aussie-fishermans-sensational-photograph-inspires-new-story-043620287.html   we can be found at  ifitswims.com http://ifitswims.com/  Instagram: @the_ifitswims_podcast  all feedback can be directed to feedback@ifitswims.com Support the show ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2296697/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>Episode 13:<br/><br/>This month Bret and Dave discuss latest trips, some fishing news, and the &quot;Carp Ladder&quot; fishing contest..<br/><br/></p><p>the frog pic can be seen here:<br/><br/><a href='https://au.news.yahoo.com/aussie-fishermans-sensational-photograph-inspires-new-story-043620287.html'>https://au.news.yahoo.com/aussie-fishermans-sensational-photograph-inspires-new-story-043620287.html</a> <br/><br/>we can be found at <br/>ifitswims.com<br/>http://ifitswims.com/<br/><br/>Instagram: @the_ifitswims_podcast<br/><br/>all feedback can be directed to feedback@ifitswims.com</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2296697/support">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2296697/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>Episode 13:<br/><br/>This month Bret and Dave discuss latest trips, some fishing news, and the &quot;Carp Ladder&quot; fishing contest..<br/><br/></p><p>the frog pic can be seen here:<br/><br/><a href='https://au.news.yahoo.com/aussie-fishermans-sensational-photograph-inspires-new-story-043620287.html'>https://au.news.yahoo.com/aussie-fishermans-sensational-photograph-inspires-new-story-043620287.html</a> <br/><br/>we can be found at <br/>ifitswims.com<br/>http://ifitswims.com/<br/><br/>Instagram: @the_ifitswims_podcast<br/><br/>all feedback can be directed to feedback@ifitswims.com</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2296697/support">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Episode 12 - Wooster is probably a better word than wooschester-schester-schester-schestershire </itunes:title>
    <title>Episode 12 - Wooster is probably a better word than wooschester-schester-schester-schestershire </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send us Fan Mail Episode 12:  This month Bret, Justin and Dave discuss latest trips and the fish of the month.  Plus!    Live carp tasting!  If you have any fishing drone recommendations, they can be sent to me at gear@ifitswims.com  Send your fish of the month photos or stories to FOTM@ifitswims.com  we can be found at  ifitswims.com http://ifitswims.com/  and on Instagram: @the_ifitswims_podcast   all feedback can be directed to feedback@ifitswims.com    Support the show ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2296697/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>Episode 12:<br/><br/>This month Bret, Justin and Dave discuss latest trips and the fish of the month.<br/><br/>Plus!    Live carp tasting!<br/><br/>If you have any fishing drone recommendations, they can be sent to me at gear@ifitswims.com<br/><br/>Send your fish of the month photos or stories to FOTM@ifitswims.com<br/><br/>we can be found at <br/>ifitswims.com<br/>http://ifitswims.com/<br/><br/>and on Instagram: @the_ifitswims_podcast<br/><br/><br/>all feedback can be directed to feedback@ifitswims.com<br/><br/><br/></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2296697/support">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2296697/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>Episode 12:<br/><br/>This month Bret, Justin and Dave discuss latest trips and the fish of the month.<br/><br/>Plus!    Live carp tasting!<br/><br/>If you have any fishing drone recommendations, they can be sent to me at gear@ifitswims.com<br/><br/>Send your fish of the month photos or stories to FOTM@ifitswims.com<br/><br/>we can be found at <br/>ifitswims.com<br/>http://ifitswims.com/<br/><br/>and on Instagram: @the_ifitswims_podcast<br/><br/><br/>all feedback can be directed to feedback@ifitswims.com<br/><br/><br/></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2296697/support">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Episode 11 - I Got Two Striped Bass In A Traffic Cone</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send us Fan Mail Episode 11:  This month Bret, Justin and Dave discuss latest trips, internet fishing news,  and the fish of the mo th.  Send your fish of the month photos or stories to FOTM@ifitswims.com  we can be found at  ifitswims.com http://ifitswims.com/ Instagram: @the_ifitswims_podcast  all feedback can be directed to feedback@ifitswims.com  The striped bass photo in question Support the show ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2296697/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>Episode 11:<br/><br/>This month Bret, Justin and Dave discuss latest trips, internet fishing news,  and the fish of the mo th.<br/><br/>Send your fish of the month photos or stories to FOTM@ifitswims.com<br/><br/>we can be found at <br/>ifitswims.com<br/>http://ifitswims.com/<br/>Instagram: @the_ifitswims_podcast<br/><br/>all feedback can be directed to feedback@ifitswims.com<br/><br/><a href='https://ifitswims.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Image-1.jpg'>The striped bass photo in question</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2296697/support">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2296697/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>Episode 11:<br/><br/>This month Bret, Justin and Dave discuss latest trips, internet fishing news,  and the fish of the mo th.<br/><br/>Send your fish of the month photos or stories to FOTM@ifitswims.com<br/><br/>we can be found at <br/>ifitswims.com<br/>http://ifitswims.com/<br/>Instagram: @the_ifitswims_podcast<br/><br/>all feedback can be directed to feedback@ifitswims.com<br/><br/><a href='https://ifitswims.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Image-1.jpg'>The striped bass photo in question</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2296697/support">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Episode 10 - Would You Like an Amuse-bouche?</itunes:title>
    <title>Episode 10 - Would You Like an Amuse-bouche?</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send us Fan Mail Episode 10-:  This month Bret, Justin and Dave discuss latest trips, internet fishing news,  and the fish of the month.  photos from a news story: https://www.kansascity.com/news/nation-world/national/article286046021.html  Send your fish of the month photos or stories to FOTM@ifitswims.com  we can be found at  ifitswims.com http://ifitswims.com/  and on Instagram: @the_ifitswims_podcast   all feedback can be directed to feedback@ifitswims.com Support the show ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2296697/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>Episode 10-:<br/><br/>This month Bret, Justin and Dave discuss latest trips, internet fishing news,  and the fish of the month.<br/><br/>photos from a news story: https://www.kansascity.com/news/nation-world/national/article286046021.html<br/><br/>Send your fish of the month photos or stories to FOTM@ifitswims.com<br/><br/>we can be found at <br/>ifitswims.com<br/>http://ifitswims.com/<br/><br/>and on Instagram: @the_ifitswims_podcast<br/><br/><br/>all feedback can be directed to feedback@ifitswims.com</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2296697/support">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2296697/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>Episode 10-:<br/><br/>This month Bret, Justin and Dave discuss latest trips, internet fishing news,  and the fish of the month.<br/><br/>photos from a news story: https://www.kansascity.com/news/nation-world/national/article286046021.html<br/><br/>Send your fish of the month photos or stories to FOTM@ifitswims.com<br/><br/>we can be found at <br/>ifitswims.com<br/>http://ifitswims.com/<br/><br/>and on Instagram: @the_ifitswims_podcast<br/><br/><br/>all feedback can be directed to feedback@ifitswims.com</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2296697/support">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Episode 9 - Quit Slacking Off.  You Want The Tentacle Again?</itunes:title>
    <title>Episode 9 - Quit Slacking Off.  You Want The Tentacle Again?</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send us Fan Mail Episode 9:  This month Bret, Justin and Dave discuss latest trips (2/3) , internet fishing news,  and the fish of the month.     Send your fish of the month photos or stories to FOTM@ifitswims.com  we can be found at  ifitswims.com http://ifitswims.com/  and on instagram: Instagram: @the_ifitswims_podcast   all feedback can be directed to feedback@ifitswims.com Support the show ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2296697/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>Episode 9:<br/><br/>This month Bret, Justin and Dave discuss latest trips (2/3) , internet fishing news,  and the fish of the month.<br/><br/></p><p><br/><br/>Send your fish of the month photos or stories to FOTM@ifitswims.com<br/><br/>we can be found at <br/>ifitswims.com<br/><a href='http://ifitswims.com/'>http://ifitswims.com/</a><br/><br/>and on instagram:<br/>Instagram: @the_ifitswims_podcast<br/><br/><br/>all feedback can be directed to feedback@ifitswims.com</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2296697/support">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2296697/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>Episode 9:<br/><br/>This month Bret, Justin and Dave discuss latest trips (2/3) , internet fishing news,  and the fish of the month.<br/><br/></p><p><br/><br/>Send your fish of the month photos or stories to FOTM@ifitswims.com<br/><br/>we can be found at <br/>ifitswims.com<br/><a href='http://ifitswims.com/'>http://ifitswims.com/</a><br/><br/>and on instagram:<br/>Instagram: @the_ifitswims_podcast<br/><br/><br/>all feedback can be directed to feedback@ifitswims.com</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2296697/support">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <title>Episode 8 - A Bluegill Or Something Would Probably Have To Boop It.</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send us Fan Mail Episode 8:  This month Bret, Dave, and Justin discuss latest trips, internet fishing news,  and the fish of the month.   Some links from this episode:  Maryland's invasive species reporting: https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/bf026700cada433296cab48ab2a090b6  Eating Aliens: https://www.amazon.com/Eating-Aliens-Adventures-Hunting-Invasive/dp/161212027X  Eat The Invaders: http://eattheinvaders.org       Send your fish of the month photos or stories to FOTM@ifitswims.com  w...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2296697/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>Episode 8:<br/><br/>This month Bret, Dave, and Justin discuss latest trips, internet fishing news,  and the fish of the month.<br/><br/><br/>Some links from this episode:<br/><br/>Maryland&apos;s invasive species reporting:<br/>https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/bf026700cada433296cab48ab2a090b6<br/><br/>Eating Aliens:<br/>https://www.amazon.com/Eating-Aliens-Adventures-Hunting-Invasive/dp/161212027X<br/><br/>Eat The Invaders:<br/>http://eattheinvaders.org<br/><br/><br/><br/><br/></p><p><br/>Send your fish of the month photos or stories to FOTM@ifitswims.com<br/><br/>we can be found at<br/>ifitswims.com (including pics from recent trips)<br/><a href='http://ifitswims.com/'>http://ifitswims.com/</a><br/><br/>Instagram: @the_ifitswims_podcast<br/><br/><br/>all feedback can be directed to feedback@ifitswims.com</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2296697/support">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2296697/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>Episode 8:<br/><br/>This month Bret, Dave, and Justin discuss latest trips, internet fishing news,  and the fish of the month.<br/><br/><br/>Some links from this episode:<br/><br/>Maryland&apos;s invasive species reporting:<br/>https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/bf026700cada433296cab48ab2a090b6<br/><br/>Eating Aliens:<br/>https://www.amazon.com/Eating-Aliens-Adventures-Hunting-Invasive/dp/161212027X<br/><br/>Eat The Invaders:<br/>http://eattheinvaders.org<br/><br/><br/><br/><br/></p><p><br/>Send your fish of the month photos or stories to FOTM@ifitswims.com<br/><br/>we can be found at<br/>ifitswims.com (including pics from recent trips)<br/><a href='http://ifitswims.com/'>http://ifitswims.com/</a><br/><br/>Instagram: @the_ifitswims_podcast<br/><br/><br/>all feedback can be directed to feedback@ifitswims.com</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2296697/support">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <title>Episode 7 - I imagine he wanted to read it love stories</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send us Fan Mail Episode 7:  This month Bret and Dave discuss latest trips, internet fishing news,  and the fish of the month.      Send your fish of the month photos or stories to FOTM@ifitswims.com  we can be found at  ifitswims.com http://ifitswims.com/  and onInstagram: @the_ifitswims_podcast   all feedback can be directed to feedback@ifitswims.com Support the show ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2296697/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>Episode 7:<br/><br/>This month Bret and Dave discuss latest trips, internet fishing news,  and the fish of the month.<br/><br/><br/><br/></p><p><br/>Send your fish of the month photos or stories to FOTM@ifitswims.com<br/><br/>we can be found at <br/>ifitswims.com<br/><a href='http://ifitswims.com/'>http://ifitswims.com/</a><br/><br/>and onInstagram: @the_ifitswims_podcast<br/><br/><br/>all feedback can be directed to feedback@ifitswims.com</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2296697/support">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2296697/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>Episode 7:<br/><br/>This month Bret and Dave discuss latest trips, internet fishing news,  and the fish of the month.<br/><br/><br/><br/></p><p><br/>Send your fish of the month photos or stories to FOTM@ifitswims.com<br/><br/>we can be found at <br/>ifitswims.com<br/><a href='http://ifitswims.com/'>http://ifitswims.com/</a><br/><br/>and onInstagram: @the_ifitswims_podcast<br/><br/><br/>all feedback can be directed to feedback@ifitswims.com</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2296697/support">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2296697/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>Episode 6:<br/><br/>This month Bret and Justin discuss latest trips, internet fishing news,  and the fish of the month.<br/><br/><br/><br/></p><p><br/>Send your fish of the month photos or stories to FOTM@ifitswims.com<br/><br/>we can be found at <br/>ifitswims.com<br/><a href='http://ifitswims.com/'>http://ifitswims.com/</a><br/><br/>Instagram: @the_ifitswims_podcast<br/><br/><br/>all feedback can be directed to feedback@ifitswims.com</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2296697/support">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2296697/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>Episode 6:<br/><br/>This month Bret and Justin discuss latest trips, internet fishing news,  and the fish of the month.<br/><br/><br/><br/></p><p><br/>Send your fish of the month photos or stories to FOTM@ifitswims.com<br/><br/>we can be found at <br/>ifitswims.com<br/><a href='http://ifitswims.com/'>http://ifitswims.com/</a><br/><br/>Instagram: @the_ifitswims_podcast<br/><br/><br/>all feedback can be directed to feedback@ifitswims.com</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2296697/support">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2296697/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>Episode 5:<br/><br/>This month Bret and Justin discuss latest trips, internet fishing news,  and the fish of the month.<br/><br/><br/><br/></p><p><br/>Send your fish of the month photos or stories to FOTM@ifitswims.com<br/><br/>we can be found at <br/>ifitswims.com<br/><a href='http://ifitswims.com/'>http://ifitswims.com/</a><br/><br/>and on Instagram: @the_ifitswims_podcast<br/><br/>all feedback can be directed to feedback@ifitswims.com</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2296697/support">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2296697/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>Episode 5:<br/><br/>This month Bret and Justin discuss latest trips, internet fishing news,  and the fish of the month.<br/><br/><br/><br/></p><p><br/>Send your fish of the month photos or stories to FOTM@ifitswims.com<br/><br/>we can be found at <br/>ifitswims.com<br/><a href='http://ifitswims.com/'>http://ifitswims.com/</a><br/><br/>and on Instagram: @the_ifitswims_podcast<br/><br/>all feedback can be directed to feedback@ifitswims.com</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2296697/support">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2296697/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>Recorded Live while fishing a lake in the Dallas, TX area.   <br/><br/>This is a bonus episode and a live recording, so will run without any structure.       Fish are caught,  first discussion on the &quot;Carp Bait Ladder&quot; , and we save a guy from drowning (no,  really) .<br/><br/>May is water safety month in the US.   Wear your PFD.<br/><br/> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2296697/support">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send us Fan Mail Episode 4:  This month Bret and Justin discuss latest trips, internet fishing news,  and the fish of the month.   Here is a link  to Bret's photography website: http://1313photo.com/  here is the  NOAAA Enforcement Hotline: 1-800 853 1964    Send your fish of the month photos or stories to FOTM@ifitswims.com  we can be found at  ifitswims.com http://ifitswims.com/  Instagram: @the_ifitswims_podcast   all feedback can be directed to feedback@ifitswims.com S...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2296697/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>Episode 4:<br/><br/>This month Bret and Justin discuss latest trips, internet fishing news,  and the fish of the month.<br/><br/><br/>Here is a link  to Bret&apos;s photography website: <a href='http://1313photo.com/'>http://1313photo.com/</a><br/><br/>here is the  <b>NOAAA Enforcement Hotline: </b>1-800 853 1964 </p><p><br/><br/>Send your fish of the month photos or stories to FOTM@ifitswims.com<br/><br/>we can be found at <br/>ifitswims.com<br/><a href='http://ifitswims.com/'>http://ifitswims.com/</a><br/><br/>Instagram: @the_ifitswims_podcast<br/><br/><br/>all feedback can be directed to feedback@ifitswims.com</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2296697/support">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2296697/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>Episode 4:<br/><br/>This month Bret and Justin discuss latest trips, internet fishing news,  and the fish of the month.<br/><br/><br/>Here is a link  to Bret&apos;s photography website: <a href='http://1313photo.com/'>http://1313photo.com/</a><br/><br/>here is the  <b>NOAAA Enforcement Hotline: </b>1-800 853 1964 </p><p><br/><br/>Send your fish of the month photos or stories to FOTM@ifitswims.com<br/><br/>we can be found at <br/>ifitswims.com<br/><a href='http://ifitswims.com/'>http://ifitswims.com/</a><br/><br/>Instagram: @the_ifitswims_podcast<br/><br/><br/>all feedback can be directed to feedback@ifitswims.com</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2296697/support">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Episode 3 - The Dinoflagellates are Coming</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send us Fan Mail Episode 3:  This month Bret and Justin discuss latest trips, internet fishing news,  and the fish of the month.  We have our interview with Austin Anderson of CarpPro Texas Guide Service https://carpprotexasguideservice.com/  Send your fish of the month photos or stories to FOTM@ifitswims.com  we can be found at  ifitswims.com http://ifitswims.com/  Instagram: @the_ifitswims_podcast  all feedback can be directed to feedback@ifitswims.com    Support the show ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2296697/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>Episode 3:<br/><br/>This month Bret and Justin discuss latest trips, internet fishing news,  and the fish of the month.<br/><br/>We have our interview with Austin Anderson of CarpPro Texas Guide Service<br/><a href='https://carpprotexasguideservice.com/'>https://carpprotexasguideservice.com/</a><br/><br/>Send your fish of the month photos or stories to FOTM@ifitswims.com<br/><br/>we can be found at <br/>ifitswims.com<br/><a href='http://ifitswims.com/'>http://ifitswims.com/</a><br/><br/>Instagram: @the_ifitswims_podcast<br/><br/>all feedback can be directed to feedback@ifitswims.com<br/><br/><br/></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2296697/support">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2296697/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>Episode 3:<br/><br/>This month Bret and Justin discuss latest trips, internet fishing news,  and the fish of the month.<br/><br/>We have our interview with Austin Anderson of CarpPro Texas Guide Service<br/><a href='https://carpprotexasguideservice.com/'>https://carpprotexasguideservice.com/</a><br/><br/>Send your fish of the month photos or stories to FOTM@ifitswims.com<br/><br/>we can be found at <br/>ifitswims.com<br/><a href='http://ifitswims.com/'>http://ifitswims.com/</a><br/><br/>Instagram: @the_ifitswims_podcast<br/><br/>all feedback can be directed to feedback@ifitswims.com<br/><br/><br/></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2296697/support">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send us Fan Mail Episode2:  This month Bret and Justin discuss latest trips, internet fishing news, new frog haul including  Spro, Lunker Hunt, Pathfinder, and Spike King  and the fish of the month.  Send your fish of the month photos or stories to FOTM@ifitswims.com  Links to the gear reviewed and more can be found on our website at (too many for show notes)  If It Swims Ep 2   Our main website is ifitswims.com   We are on Instagram: @the_ifitswims_podcast    all feedback can be di...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2296697/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>Episode2:<br/><br/>This month Bret and Justin discuss latest trips, internet fishing news, new frog haul including  Spro, Lunker Hunt, Pathfinder, and Spike King  and the fish of the month.<br/><br/>Send your fish of the month photos or stories to FOTM@ifitswims.com<br/><br/>Links to the gear reviewed and more can be found on our website at (too many for show notes)<br/><br/><a href='https://ifitswims.com/index.php/2024/02/26/podcast-episode-2-like-a-serial-killers-trophy/'>If It Swims Ep 2</a><br/><br/><br/>Our main website is<br/><a href='http://ifitswims.com/'>ifitswims.com</a><br/><br/><br/>We are on Instagram: @the_ifitswims_podcast<br/><br/><br/><br/>all feedback can be directed to feedback@ifitswims.comn</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2296697/support">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2296697/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>Episode2:<br/><br/>This month Bret and Justin discuss latest trips, internet fishing news, new frog haul including  Spro, Lunker Hunt, Pathfinder, and Spike King  and the fish of the month.<br/><br/>Send your fish of the month photos or stories to FOTM@ifitswims.com<br/><br/>Links to the gear reviewed and more can be found on our website at (too many for show notes)<br/><br/><a href='https://ifitswims.com/index.php/2024/02/26/podcast-episode-2-like-a-serial-killers-trophy/'>If It Swims Ep 2</a><br/><br/><br/>Our main website is<br/><a href='http://ifitswims.com/'>ifitswims.com</a><br/><br/><br/>We are on Instagram: @the_ifitswims_podcast<br/><br/><br/><br/>all feedback can be directed to feedback@ifitswims.comn</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2296697/support">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send us Fan Mail Episode1:  This month Bret and Justin discuss latest trips, internet fishing news, gear reviews from Shimano and Kastking,  and the fish of the month.  Send your fish of the month photos or stories to FOTM@ifitswims.com  Links from the episode:  the Shimano fx250  the Kastking Spartacus 2    we can be found at  ifitswims.com http://ifitswims.com/  and on Instagram: @the_ifitswims_podcast  all feedback can be directed to feedback@ifitswims.comn Support the show ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2296697/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>Episode1:<br/><br/>This month Bret and Justin discuss latest trips, internet fishing news, gear reviews from Shimano and Kastking,  and the fish of the month.<br/><br/>Send your fish of the month photos or stories to FOTM@ifitswims.com<br/><br/>Links from the episode:<br/><br/><a href='https://www.academy.com/p/shimano-fx-6-ft-6-in-m-freshwater-spinning-rod-and-reel-combo'>the Shimano fx250</a><br/><br/><a href='https://www.amazon.com/KastKing-Spartacus-Spinning-Fishing-Waterproof/dp/B09B74D6W5/?th=1&amp;_encoding=UTF8&amp;tag=ifitswims-20&amp;linkCode=ur2&amp;linkId=602d5365c5b7f73711d116eaf4a82bed&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325'>the Kastking Spartacus 2</a><br/><br/><br/><br/>we can be found at <br/>ifitswims.com<br/><a href='http://ifitswims.com/'>http://ifitswims.com/</a><br/><br/>and on Instagram: @the_ifitswims_podcast<br/><br/>all feedback can be directed to feedback@ifitswims.comn</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2296697/support">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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